Joe O’Neill Helps Veterans Through Car Donation Program
By Michael D. Boll
About three years ago I received a call from our team’s sponsor Geico Insurance, regarding a new car donation for New Jersey disabled veterans. Geico connected me to Benner’s Auto Body in Cranford. The next day I met with the owner, Joseph O’Neill and we spoke about a possible car donation. Joe explained how he wanted to donate newer cars to disabled veterans. Joe was so passionate about this, he felt it was just one way to give back……”
Operation Rebound Spotlight on Westfield Native Mark Otto
By Michael D. Boll
A few years back, I had the honor of meeting Westfield resident and Marine Corps veteran Mark Otto at our Operation Rebound Racing Team’s Atlantic City 22-hour ruck march. At the event this motivated Marine strapped on a weighted backpack and walked with us for the entire time. After the ruck march, Mark joined Operation Rebound and we have been working on some amazing team projects to help at-risk veterans and first responders to live a better life…..”
A Devil With A Halo: The Kyle Palmieri Foundation
By Michael D. Boll
For the last few years, the Operation Rebound Racing Team has been trying to build strong relationships with our professional teams. Our goal is to have our uniformed challenged athletes speak to professional teams and share their incredible journey on how they overcame countless obstacles to achieve greatness….”
Fighting Back
By Michael D. Boll
I tell my teammate and friend Frank ‘Doc’ Schupp that his story is a story that people should hear. I work with veterans who face hardships after deployments. Many feel stressed, overwelmed and like there is no light at the end of the tunnel. Although he surely understands how difficult the feeling can be, Frank ‘Doc’ Schupp’s story…”
Setting The Bar
By Michael D. Boll
For years, the government has had a poor reputation for providing veterans the necessary resources and proper assistance required. Many veterans in need get completely frustrated with the VA(Veterans Administration) and seek elsewhere for help…”
Bro, I Got Your Six!
By Michael D. Boll
For Years, so many of us have used the phrase ‘Bro, I Got Your Six’, but as first responders and and veterans, are we really doing this, or do we just mean well! Using this phrase just cheapens the strength it truly holds and means. This is an incredibly powerful phrase…”
Operation Rebound Changing Of The Guard: Duane Sarmiento, N.J. State VFW Commander
By Michael D. Boll and Caroline Angel
Every year the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) loses thousands of members, and recently our younger veterans aren’t joining up…”
New Jersey Veterans Network and Burnet B.B.Q. Feed Veterans
Tap into Union
About 50 veterans received a free meal on Friday at Burnet B.B.Q., hosted by the New Jersey Veterans Network and the Operation Rebound Racing Team…
New Jersey Veterans Network New Office at the America Legion in Union
Union County NJ
Union Township Deputy Mayor Joseph Florio and Committeeman Clifton People, Jr. joined Mike Boll, Dave Tyms and Bob Jones of the New Jersey Veterans Network…
Veterans Appreciation Day – Family Fun Day
Patch
The Rotary Club of Branchburg is hosting the 8th Annual Veterans Appreciation Day at Central Jersey Regional Airport…
Have veterans in your neighborhood? Tell them before you blast off fireworks
NJ.com
Since the American Revolution, it’s been military veterans who have fought to win and preserve the independence the United States celebrates on July 4…
Veterans honored with tribute 5K and street fair in Springfield
News 12 NJ
Hundreds of people are paying tribute to our nation’s heroes Sunday by lacing up their sneakers and hitting the road…
Borough’s Veterans Day Service On November 11th
Roselle Park News
The borough’s annual ceremony to recognize and honor the men and women who served our nation in the five military branches…
Operation Rebound and Club Metro Team Up to Help Veterans
Tap Into Union
Members and supporters of Operation Rebound, a racing team of disabled veterans, first responders and others, gathered together on Monday at Club Metro USA…
Operation Rebound Racing Team Thanks Union County
Union County NJ
Union Police Sgt. Michael Boll of the Challenged Athletes Foundation Operation Rebound Racing Team presents certificates of appreciation…
At-risk veterans have a new friend
NorthJersey.com
In light of the approaching holiday season, a recently retired middle school teacher is lobbying on behalf of organizations that benefit American servicemen facing challenges at home and abroad…
Operation Rebound will be doing a bike relay ride to Walter Reed Medical Center
Springfield Patriot
Ann Marie Silla, a Springfield resident who has Multiple Sclerosis, is the newest addition to the Operation Rebound NJ Racing Team…
Sgt. Michael Boll helps community come together to help less fortunate
NJ.com
Sgt. Michael Boll has been described as a kind, generous man who is always working to help the community…
Jean Harris Award
By Ann Walko, Director Team Rotary
I had the distinct honor and privilege to introduce Sgt. Michael Boll of the Union Township Police Department as the recipient of the District 7510 Jean Harris Award at the recent District Assembly…
Back In the Fight!
By Michael D. Boll
A few years ago, I had the pleasure of meeting former Marine and Army infantryman Jeff Koeck. Jeff was having a hard time readjusting and he was referred to our team…
Remembering 9/11 Together
By Michael D. Boll and Caroline Angel
September 11th always sinks deep into the hearts of our community. And, when we say our community, what we mean is not only our brothers and sisters in Blue…
HEALING is Possible
By Michael D. Boll
Operation Rebound is a mobile out-reach team of mentors who help at-risk veterans and first responders to live a better life. For the last two years, our team has made huge strides…
NJ State PBA Helps Wounded First Responder Athletes Get Back In Game
By Michael D. Boll
Laying in his hospital bed in 2006, Brandon Holiday contemplated the prospects of life following the amputation of his leg…
Helping Wounded First Responder Athletes Get From The Front Line To The Finish Line
By Michael D. Boll
After the first surgery to bypass a “foreign object” lodged in the artery behind the left calf failed, Vorhees Volunteer Fire Department Lieutenant Roger Miller…
Operation Rebound
By Michael D. Boll
I am an active Union Police Department sergeant and have been on the force for over 20 years. I decided to join after four years in the United States Marine Corps. I felt obligated to give back to my town…”
Marine Veteran Ray Weeks on Enriching Others and Going MAD
By Michael D. Boll and Caroline Angel
The misconception of many transitioning from active duty service, of either law enforcement or military careers…”
The Greatest Reward, Helping Those In Need
By Michael D. Boll and Caroline Angel
As Veteran’s Day has passed and the holidays approach, there exists a national period of recognition of service, for both our military veterans and others serving on the frontlines of America’s neighborhoods…”